US Bridges

John Young Parkway over Clear Lake

Good

Orange County, Florida · 0.8 MI North of I-4 · Structure no. 750484

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
582 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
37,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Young Parkway over Clear Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John Young Parkway over Clear Lake in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 37,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,063 by 2042. The structure is 582 ft (177.4 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJohn Young Parkway
CrossesClear Lake
Location0.8 MI North of I-4
RouteCounty Highway 423
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.52071, -81.4177
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length582 ft (177.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.5 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,500 (2022)
Projected traffic65,063 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Young Parkway over Clear Lake built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Young Parkway over Clear Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does John Young Parkway over Clear Lake carry?

About 37,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is John Young Parkway over Clear Lake?

The structure is 582 ft (177.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns John Young Parkway over Clear Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.